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7 mindless ways to earn extra cash when you're on the road

Rent your dog. Yes, your dog. Well, technically you’re paying for someone to rent your dog, but still. Pawshake gives you the option to have someone look after your dog or pet while you’re away, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of pet ownership for a bit while you make sure your puppy is taken care of.

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Top ten tips on how to pet-proof your home

Pets are an important part of many families, bringing much joy and unconditional love. If you are thinking about getting a new pet, with it comes responsibilities - and one of the things you will need to think about is pet proofing your home to make it a safe and secure environment.

Pawshake expands its pet sitting services into Canada

Pawshake brings together the best of both worlds: animal lovers can offer their services as pet sitters, and pet owners can enjoy their vacation without worrying about their pet. And most importantly, your pet doesn’t have to spend their holiday in a cage or kennel, but will be loved in a family environment.

New petting sitting service dubbed 'AirBnB for pets'

5 Unusual Part-Time Jobs Singaporeans Can Do Instead of Tuition

Sometimes, it seems like Singaporeans are all doing the same few boring jobs in banking, finance, insurance and the civil service. As for students working part-time everyone’s either giving tuition or in F&B.

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Easy ways for over 50s to earn extra cash

Research shows that almost one in five over 50s earns extra income outside work. We take a look at some of the more unusual ways to make money in later life. Looking after people’s pets when they go on holiday or are at work is a great way for animal lovers to earn some extra money.

Pets are Family Too — Pawshake Survey

Just walk along any street or along the canal in Ottawa at any time of day and you will see people with their pets. People view their pets as family members, and with winter holidays pet owners can be stressed and worried about what they will do with their pet.According to a recent Pawshake.ca survey, 56 per cent of pet owners would cancel their winter or holiday travel plans if they didn’t find a proper solution for their pet.

Pet babysitter ‘purrfection’

5 Ways to Make Some Extra Money During the Festive Season

The Christmas season is an excellent time to begin a career as a pet sitter on Pawshake. You can opt either to visit your clients’ homes to feed and walk (in the case of dogs) their pets, or to accept their pets as boarders at your home.

Editor’s pet pick . . . ‘I said, love, I said pet, I said love

New Pawshake research recently released reveals that 90% of pet owners in Australia are prepared to postpone or cancel their holiday if they can’t find someone suitable to look after their pet.

How to leave everything to the last minute

Your best friend has had a last minute crisis and now can't take in your dog while you jet off to shores afar. Who ya gonna call? Pawshake! This is a quick and safe service that finds pet sitters in your local community.

Reigning cats and dogs a boon for Pawshake

Launched in 2013 by Dries Coucke and Tanguy Peers, two former eBay executives, Pawshake connects pet owners to pet-sitters in their neighbourhood through an online environment. It now operates in 15 countries, including New Zealand and Britain.

Britons admit to having time off work to look after a new animal

It’s clear to see Brits value their pets as special members of their family. At Pawshake we have seen that pet-ernity leave is an emerging trend which we have attributed to pets becoming more and more human and important members of the family.

Pawshake recherche des gardiens d'animaux de compagnie

You've heard of Airbnb for humans, but what about for your pets?

Airbnb is a popular site for people wanting to find holiday lodging, but what about Airbnb for your pet? Well a new website which allows you to find a pet sitter for your furry friend is pretty much just that.

Emilie Boyer doesn't have a dog, but spending time with cocker spaniel Ralph more than makes up for it — and the boost to her bank account doesn't hurt. Since last October, Boyer has been registered as a pet sitter with Pawshake. The online service connects pet owners with animal-loving pet sitters, dog walkers, day care and home boarding solutions in their communities.

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Pet babysitters: Skype your pet while you're on holidays

A survey by Pawshake, shows 38 per cent of pet owners Skype furry family members while on holidays and nine out of 10 people say they'd postpone, or cancel, a holiday, if they couldn't find a trusted sitter.

5 Part-Time Jobs University Students Have Probably Never Considered

Pet sitters wanted as owners put holidays on hold

Nine out of 10 Australian pet owners have cancelled or postponed a holiday because they can't get appropriate care for their furry friend, a new survey has found. And dislike of sending the favourite pooch to a kennel has opened the door for an Airbnb-style website to connect owners with sitters.

Brits on holiday miss their pets more than their partners

The UK is such a country of animal lovers that we would considering cancelling a holiday for our pets. Our pets are so integral to family life that an astonishing 82 per of pet owners admit they have gone as far as considering cancelling their holidays having failed to find a reliable option for their cuddly companion.

Dogs at weddings and on honeymoons in increasing numbers, survey finds

A new survey this week for pet sitting service Pawshake has found that when we say “I do”, more than half of us do so with furry friends at the ceremony, with more than 20 per cent of those pets doing jobs such as ring bearer, maid of honour and even best man.

Half of Brits include their pets in their wedding day

A study conducted by Pawshake found that 50% of UK pet owners have included their pets in their wedding day - with 17% even giving their faithful companion a special role within the celebration (including the likes of ring bearer and best man).

Finding the best care option for your dog while you're on vacation

Similar to other businesses thriving on a sharing economy, like Uber and Airbnb, the company relies on customer reviews to aid in the verification and vetting of service providers. The system offers tremendous flexibility and cost savings to owners, but they are also strongly encouraged to take a proactive approach in ensuring the quality of the sitters by writing reviews of their experiences.

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Peace of mind for pet owners when going on holidays

WOLLONGBAR pet owners Deb Byron and husband Phil Steer encountered the same dilemma most pet owners experience when going away - what to do with the pets. After searching for options locally and online with no success, their daughter came across the online service pawshake.com.au, which is like an Airbnb for pets.

Sharing With The Community

We explore how the collaborative economy is fostering a community through the sharing of items and services. Join Henry Golding as he tries out some of these sharing platforms from Korea and Singapore.

40% of Australians resort to Skyping with pets when away

If you have ever resorted to Skyping your pet, don't worry, you are not alone. About 96% of Australians miss their furry friends while they are away so much that almost 40% resort to a Skype conversation.

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Research signals surge in caravan holidays over stress of leaving pets behind

Surge in caravan holidays may just be attributed to our furry, four-legged friends. As if we needed any more reasons to hit the great outdoors in our trusty caravans as opposed to hopping on a plane abroad, a new survey has revealed that the holiday season can actually be more stressful than exciting for 46 per cent of households that own pets in the UK.

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Get a pet and get happy

Animals play an important role in many people’s lives and are often valued companions. Having a pet can certainly positively affect the quality of our lives, but is their companionship beneficial to our health?

12 Ways to Earn Money Without Being Employed

Do you just love animals? Don’t have money to buy one or to raise it? You can actually spend time with your favorite kind of animal while receiving cash through pet sitting and dog walking. Many people have multiple pets but are too busy to give them the care and attention that they need. During the holidays, many owners travel to visit their families, and will need someone to look after their furbabies while away.

How to Find The Perfect Pet Sitter

Planning a pet-free trip soon and not sure how to best care for your fur child while you’re away? Pet sitting is a fantastic option to keep your furry friend well cared for and content during your vacay.

What Happens to Your Pet While You Go on a Vacation?

Owners replacing children with pets

A survey from Pawshake found many Aussies were treating their pets like spoiled fur-babies. The poll found 38 per cent of pet owners Skype their pets, 22 per cent have thrown their pet a birthday party and 31 per cent would kick their partner out of bed before their pet if there wasn’t enough room.

Pawshake: A Review

Pawshake is an online platform that connects pet owners with local pet lovers and has already gained a popular following in cities like London, Toronto and Tokyo. Luckily for us, Hong Kong has followed suit and Pawshake launched here late last year and is the newest choice for pet owners looking for pet sitting, dog walking and boarding services.